Year: 2023

Video Premiere: Kill Me – “Bloodsluts”

February 28, 2023

Watch the new video from Seattle noise/sludge duo Kill Me, because it’s called “Bloodsluts.”

Reborn in Blasphemy: Revisiting Pavor’s ‘A Pale Debilitating Autumn’ Album Nearly 30 Years Later

February 28, 2023

Deathevokation frontman Götz Vogelsang preforms zombie ritual reviews of lost death metal classics in the latest edition of his semi-regular column Reborn in Blasphemy.

ORIGIN to Release Exclusive New Single, “Disease Called Man,” via the Decibel Flexi Series

February 28, 2023

Get your deluxe Decibel subscription by Monday, March 6 to obtain this HIGHLY LIMITED flexi disc single from tech-death legends Origin.

Blast Worship: THIN

February 28, 2023

NYC mathgrinders THIN release an early album of the year contender in Dusk.

Interview: Zulu Frontman Anaiah Lei Discusses the Band’s Debut Album, A New Tomorrow

February 27, 2023

Zulu talk their new album, A New Tomorrow, before its release this Friday.

Video Premiere: Deathgrave – “Your Rulers Are Here”

February 27, 2023

Bay area death dealers Deathgrave return in April with new LP, It’s Only Midnight. But we’ve got their new The Thing-meets-Trees Lounge inspired video right now!

For Those About Squawk: Waldo Pecks on Tragedy and Nuclear Holocaust

February 24, 2023

Our resident birdbrain returns to ruffle feathers with a pair of new releases from two VERY divergent acts. Sorry, Napalm!

Five For Friday: February 24, 2023

February 24, 2023

We’ve got a lot going on this week, with new releases from Venomous Concept, Insomnium, Wretched Fate and more!

Video Premiere: Úlfúð (Ulfud) – “Leviathan Dreams”

February 24, 2023

Watch the stunning new Úlfúð video and then grab one of the just 108 copies of their debut, Of Existential Distortion, on Decibel exclusive blue & cobalt swirled vinyl!

Video Premiere: Radian – “They Look Like Good Strong Hands”

February 23, 2023

Ohio sludge busters Radian light it up in new video for “They Look Like Strong Hands.”

Video Premiere: Morbikon – “Borne of Phantom Vessel”

February 22, 2023

Black metal project Morbikon is building a mythology with a series of animated music videos. First with last year’s “Universal Funeral” video, and now, Decibel is premiering its sequel: “Borne of Phantom Vessel.”

WAYFARER Stream Siouxsie and the Banshees cover, “Night Shift,” via the Decibel Flexi Series

February 22, 2023

Hear and acquire this Wayfarer disc single, featuring an exclusive brand new recording, available as part of the Decibel Flexi Series. Hurry, quantities are extremely limited!

Video Premiere: Chrome Waves – “The Nail”

February 22, 2023

Ease into your Wednesday with some Midwestern post-black metal from Chrome Waves by way of their new video, “The Nail.”

Album Premiere: Merlock – ‘Onward Strides Colossus’

February 22, 2023

Spokane sludge rockers Merlock explore the shadows of psychedelia on their new LP, Onward Strides Colossus.

Full Album Stream: Megaton Sword – ‘Might & Power’

February 21, 2023

Hear Switzerland’s epic metal purveyors Megaton Sword slash and burn on their second album, ‘Might & Power.’

Full Album Stream: Sulfuric Cautery – ‘Suffocating Feats of Dehumanization’

February 21, 2023

Hear L.A. grind force Sulfuric Cautery at their best, namely rabid and unrelenting, but with a bit more focus and flair for songwriting.

Video Premiere: Blind Oath – “Fascinatrix”

February 20, 2023

Power metallers Blind Oath just dropped the video for “Fascinatrix” from their self-titled, debut to be released March 17 via Horton Records. It’s big, it’s epic and it’s definitely indicative of things to come from the band.

Full Demo Stream: Bone Weapon – ‘Thrive or Starve’

February 20, 2023

Listen to Thrive or Starve, the debut demo from death/doom dealers Bone Weapon.

No Corporate Beer Reviews: Long Jawns

February 17, 2023

Metal & Beer Fest stalwarts Yards go dark via a sessionable winter lager with any extremely Philly name.

Five For Friday: February 17, 2023

February 17, 2023

This week’s new releases included the latest from Hellripper, Street Tombs, the split with Eliante and Trhä, and more!

❤️ SALE ENDS TONIGHT! Get Two Issues of Decibel FOR FREE! ❤️

February 17, 2023

Decibel‘s Bloody Valentine’s Day ends tonight at 11:59pm ET, so bust a move if you want two free issues with any subscription or renewal.

Blast Worship: Dude Love

February 17, 2023

Abrasive Los Angeles blasters Dude Love are a threat to all, um, mankind.

Full Album Stream: Last Legion – ‘Metall, Blod & Aska’

February 16, 2023

Hear the blackened death thrash of Sweden’s Last Legion as it was meant to be heard—in Swedish.

Video Premiere: Matriarchs – “Everything I Love Dies”

February 16, 2023

Watch Billy Graziadei of Biohazard guest in a animated video from California metallic hardcore band Matriarchs.

STRIGOI Stream Exclusive New Track, “The Construct of Misery,” via the Decibel Flexi Series

February 15, 2023

Hear and acquire this Strigoi disc single, featuring an exclusive brand new track, available as part of the Decibel Flexi Series. Hurry, quantities are extremely limited!